Ingredients:
1 lb chicken thighs, diced
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ginger, grated
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 cup steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, or snap peas)
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions:
Marinate: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for 15-20 minutes.
Cook Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Make Sauce: Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet. Bring to a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Assemble Bowls: Divide rice into bowls, top with sticky chicken, veggies, sesame seeds, and green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Easy Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls Recipe
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
These Sticky Chicken Rice Bowls are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice with steamed veggies. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup steamed veggies (broccoli, carrots, or snap peas)
- Garnish: sesame seeds, sliced green onions
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken:
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add diced chicken thighs and marinate for 15–20 minutes. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked. - Make the Sticky Sauce:
Pour the remaining marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. - Assemble the Bowls:
Divide cooked jasmine rice into bowls. Top with sticky chicken, steamed veggies, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions. - Serve and Enjoy:
Serve immediately while hot and flavorful!
Notes
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing or increasing honey.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired